TURNING 40
Posted Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 10:14 amYesterday, January 10, I turned 40 years old. For some, another birthday or age is just another day. No big deal. For others, turning a certain age can be a time for much thought and “taking stock” of one’s life. I have certainly been one of those that “turning 40” has forced me to take some stock of my life. There have certainly been mistakes, failures and disappointments as I look back. There are things I wish I would have done differently. I guess these things are ultimately what make us all human. However, I also have many things for which to be thankful and to count my blessings, as well as a great group of friends and family. Those are the things I am focusing on as I move into my 40s and continue on with this journey we call life. The last several years have certainly been a growing period for me and a time to face various physical, emotional and spiritual challenges and changes.
As I know I have mentioned before, I also share the same birthday as my father. I wish he was still with us and that we would be sharing another “double birthday” celebration. I have been thinking about him a lot lately too. He would be 74 now.
My 40s have started off really well, as I had a wonderful time this weekend — my wife hosted a party in our home with several of our friends; and then we also had another party at my sister’s with several relatives and old family friends. And I want to give a special “Happy Birthday” to my friend Jim — we also share the same birth date! And he was kind enough to remind me over a beer that he too will be celebrating the big 40-0 … in nine years! Hey, if friends can’t make you feel old, who can?! Thank you to everyone for a great weekend!